punch
English Thesaurus
1. (boxing) a blow with the fist (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | blow, |
| definition | : | a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | hook, |
| definition | : | a short swinging punch delivered from the side with the elbow bent (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | jab, |
| definition | : | a quick short straight punch (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | rabbit punch, |
| definition | : | a short chopping blow to the back of the neck (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | sucker punch, |
| definition | : | an unexpected punch (noun.act) |
2. a tool for making holes or indentations (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | tool, |
| definition | : | an implement used in the practice of a vocation (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | center punch, |
| definition | : | a tool with a conical point that is used to make indentations in metal (especially to mark points for drilling) (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | punch pliers, |
| definition | : | punch consisting of pliers for perforating paper or leather (noun.artifact) |
3. an iced mixed drink usually containing alcohol and prepared for multiple servings; normally served in a punch bowl (noun.food)
| hypernym | : | mixed drink, |
| definition | : | made of two or more ingredients (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | fruit punch, |
| definition | : | a punch made of fruit juices mixed with water or soda water (with or without alcohol) (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | milk punch, |
| definition | : | a punch made of spirits and milk and sugar and spices (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | cup, |
| definition | : | a punch served in a pitcher instead of a punch bowl (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | wassail, |
| definition | : | a punch made of sweetened ale or wine heated with spices and roasted apples; especially at Christmas (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | fish house punch, |
| definition | : | a punch made of rum and brandy and water or tea sweetened with sugar syrup (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | may wine, |
| definition | : | a punch made of Moselle and sugar and sparkling water or champagne flavored with sweet woodruff (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | eggnog, |
| definition | : | a punch made of sweetened milk or cream mixed with eggs and usually alcoholic liquor (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | glogg, |
| definition | : | Scandinavian punch made of claret and aquavit with spices and raisins and orange peel and sugar (noun.food) |
4. deliver a quick blow to (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | hit, |
| definition | : | deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument (verb.contact) |
5. make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | pierce, |
| definition | : | make a hole into (verb.contact) |
6. drive forcibly as if by a punch (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | thrust, |
| definition | : | push forcefully (verb.motion) |
7. (boxing) a blow with the fist (noun.act)
| derivation | : | clout, |
| definition | : | strike hard, especially with the fist (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | poke, pound, thump, |
| definition | : | hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | plug, punch, |
| definition | : | deliver a quick blow to (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | slog, slug, swig, |
| definition | : | strike heavily, especially with the fist or a bat (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | biff, pommel, pummel, |
| definition | : | strike, usually with the fist (verb.contact) |
8. a tool for making holes or indentations (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | perforate, punch, |
| definition | : | make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation (verb.contact) |
9. deliver a quick blow to (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | puncher, |
| definition | : | someone who delivers punches (noun.person) |
10. make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | perforation, |
| definition | : | the act of punching a hole (especially a row of holes as for ease of separation) (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | perforation, |
| definition | : | a line of small holes for tearing at a particular place (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | punch, puncher, |
| definition | : | a tool for making holes or indentations (noun.artifact) |
11. (boxing) a blow with the fist (noun.act)
| derivation | : | clout, |
| definition | : | strike hard, especially with the fist (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | poke, pound, thump, |
| definition | : | hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | plug, punch, |
| definition | : | deliver a quick blow to (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | slog, slug, swig, |
| definition | : | strike heavily, especially with the fist or a bat (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | biff, pommel, pummel, |
| definition | : | strike, usually with the fist (verb.contact) |
12. a tool for making holes or indentations (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | perforate, punch, |
| definition | : | make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation (verb.contact) |
13. deliver a quick blow to (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | puncher, |
| definition | : | someone who delivers punches (noun.person) |
14. make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | perforation, |
| definition | : | the act of punching a hole (especially a row of holes as for ease of separation) (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | perforation, |
| definition | : | a line of small holes for tearing at a particular place (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | punch, puncher, |
| definition | : | a tool for making holes or indentations (noun.artifact) |
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